Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing explores machinery of government changes announced by the Prime Minister, Theresa May, on 18 July 2016, in the wake of the United Kingdom’s referendum vote in favour of leaving the European Union.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing identifies useful documents which may be of assistance to Members in light of recent press reports that the think-tank British Influence intends to bring a judicial review against the Government in relation to the procedure for the UK to leave the European Economic Area (EEA).
Research Briefing
On 3 November 2016, the High Court of England and Wales handed down a judgment in which it held that the Secretary of State does not have power under the Crown’s prerogative to give notice pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union for the UK to withdraw from the European Union. This briefing examines responses to the judgment at Westminster and in the devolved administrations.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing identifies useful documents which may be of assistance to Members following the High Court judgment on Article 50 handed down on 3 November 2016.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming QSD on the sufficiency of foreign language speakers serving the armed forces and defence services.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing provides information on fragile states and the effects of conflict, including information on widows.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Lobbying (Transparency) Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on Friday 9 September.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background reading in advance of the question for short debate on 8 September 2016 about whether the Government plans to consider the proposal that, for a period of time, all government department should cease devising new legislation and concentrate on sound administration.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing sets out the legislation that regulates the statutory register of lobbyists, and outlines the rules governing the ability of charities and trade unions to engage in political activity and to campaign in relation to elections. This briefing has been written in preparation for the debate in the House of Lords on 8 September 2016 on the role that charities, trade unions and civil society groupings play in a democracy and the case for regulating lobbying activities.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the Iraq Inquiry Report: Motion to Take Note.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the Iraq Inquiry Report: Motion to Take Note
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing provides a brief timeline of principal developments during the process of the Iraq Inquiry (Chilcot). It particularly focusses on delays of the report’s publication.
Research Briefing
A number of investigations into historical child sex abuse in the UK have been launched by the police and public institutions in recent years. This follows allegations that claims of child sex abuse made against public figures had not been properly investigated in the past. This briefing focuses on the existing guidance for conducting these investigations and provides background information on recent investigations that have taken place. It has been written in preparation for a debate that is due to take place in the House of Lords on 30 June 2016 on the case for introducing statutory guidelines relating to the investigation of cases of historical child sex abuse.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the role of openness and transparency in reinforcing confidence in public institutions.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the Balance of Power between Government and Parliament.
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